About the Program

The program "Succeeding in School" is designed to help students focus on behaviors, attitudes, and human relations skills that lead to improved academic achievement. The initial research on a paper-pencil version of this program was conducted with 900 children across North Carolina and produced promising results. Several subsequent studies have been conducted, including a study in Long Beach, California which found statistically significant improvement in children's math achievement as a result of participation in the program. Moreover, A Florida psychologist has implemented the program as part of a dropout prevention effort in Dade County.

"Succeeding in School" has been the subject of articles in U.S.A. Today, the Los Angeles Times, and other noteworthy publications. This Internet version of the program will allow upper elementary and middle school students to complete interactive program activities on-line and will also allow for students to complete pre- and post-program measures of school success on-line. This feature will allow for studies of the program across a wide range of geographic regions. Inquiries about the program can be made at the following email address:

edwin_gerler@ncsu.edu